Breaking – Joe Biden officially announces 2024 presidential run
President Joe Biden has officially announced he will stand for re-election in the 2024 presidential vote.
Key dates in US politics
- August 2023: First Republican debate, to be hosted by Fox News. Unclear if Donald Trump will participate.
- 22 January 2024: First Republican primary (caucus) in Iowa.
- 3 February 2024: First Democratic primary in South Carolina.
- 5 March 2024: Super Tuesday – many states vote – usually gives good indication which way the country is heading.
- 15 July 2024: Republican national Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Republicans officially decide their nominee.
- 19 August 2024: Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois – Democrats officially decide their nominee.
- Autumn 2024: Debates, campaigning.
- 5 November 2024: Election day.
- 6 January 2025: Electoral votes formally counted in Congress.
- 20 January 2025: Inauguration day
